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Naps

You want your baby taking great naps. These posts will help you get there. Be sure to check out my eBook on establishing great naps for birth-preschool years. If your little one is taking short naps, start with The Complete Guide to Troubleshooting Short Baby Naps. If you are wondering about dropping naps, start with Dropping Naps: A Quick Reference. I also have posts to help you with toddler nap issues, preschooler naps, and more!

The Vital Importance of the First Nap

September 23, 2020 by valplowman
Baby taking a morning nap

The morning nap is one of the most important, if not THE most important, naps your baby will take all day. Learn why and how to get it down well. …

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Categories Naps Tags morning wake time 45 Comments

Why Even Bother to Have Naps?

May 20, 2020 by valplowman
Baby peacefully sleeping

Striving to have your baby or toddler have consistent naps is not an easy task, but it is vitally important. Here is why. If you are a parent trying to …

Read moreWhy Even Bother to Have Naps?

Categories Naps Tags healthy sleep habits, word to the weary 25 Comments

The Complete Guide to Troubleshooting Short Baby Naps

October 10, 2020December 11, 2019 by valplowman
Baby yawning on a bed

Absolutely everything you need to know to fix short baby naps and get baby taking good naps. Know common reasons for short naps and how to fix them. One of …

Read moreThe Complete Guide to Troubleshooting Short Baby Naps

Categories Naps, Sleep Problems 116 Comments

Dropping the Morning Nap Full Guide

October 23, 2020November 6, 2019 by valplowman
Toddler wake in her bed

When do babies drop to one nap? This post walks you through all of the signs your little one is ready to transition to one nap each day. Everything you …

Read moreDropping the Morning Nap Full Guide

Categories Naps, Sleep Tags dropping naps 6 Comments

What To Do When Your Pre-Toddler is Taking a Short Morning Nap

April 2, 2020October 29, 2019 by valplowman
Pretoddler laughing in the crib

Get the answers you need when when your 12-18 month old is taking a short morning nap. Should you drop the nap? Should you shorten the nap? Read on. When …

Read moreWhat To Do When Your Pre-Toddler is Taking a Short Morning Nap

Categories Naps, Pretoddler, Pretoddlerwise, Sleep Problems Tags morning nap 7 Comments

How to Finally Stop the 45 Minute Intruder

September 17, 2020October 14, 2019 by valplowman
Mom holding fussy baby

The 45 minute intruder is when your baby starts waking up about 45 minutes into his/her nap. Baby is waking earl from naps and you aren’t sure why. When your …

Read moreHow to Finally Stop the 45 Minute Intruder

Categories Naps, Sleep Problems Tags 45 minute intruder, waking early 95 Comments

Tips to Get Baby Waking Up Happy from Naps

September 18, 2019 by valplowman
Happy Baby

Your baby CAN wake up happily. In fact, waking up happy is a good sign baby is getting her sleep needs met. Read this for tips on how to achieve …

Read moreTips to Get Baby Waking Up Happy from Naps

Categories Naps, Sleep Problems Tags mom not baby decides, waking up happy 27 Comments
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Valerie Plowman

Valerie Plowman, known as "the Babywise Mom", is the happy mother of four children. She has been helping parents with their parenting concerns since 2007 and loves helping others absolutely love being a parent.

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